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Margarine vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Margarine and Longan different?

  • Longan has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Margarine.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Longan is 93% higher.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Longans, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains more Potassium +1377.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains more Potassium +1377.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Longan
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +41900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1204.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +41900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1204.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80610%
Contains more Other +172.9%
Contains more Protein +718.8%
Contains more Carbs +2062.9%
Contains more Water +400.9%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +80610%
Contains more Other +172.9%
Contains more Protein +718.8%
Contains more Carbs +2062.9%
Contains more Water +400.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Longan
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Longan Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 14.04g Longan
Protein 0.16g 1.31g Longan
Fats 80.71g 0.1g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 15.14g Longan
Calories 717kcal 60kcal Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.1g Longan
Calcium 3mg 1mg Margarine
Iron 0.06mg 0.13mg Longan
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Longan
Phosphorus 5mg 21mg Longan
Potassium 18mg 266mg Longan
Sodium 2mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0mg 0.05mg Longan
Copper 0mg 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg Longan
Vitamin A 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.031mg Longan
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.3mg Longan
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Longan
Saturated Fat 15.189g Longan
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Longan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Margarine
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Longan
Longan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.